U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen Joel A. Clark, 158th Fighter Wing assistant adjutant general, speaks with Senior Airman Joe Palumbo, 158th FW fuels systems technician, during an operations check after a flight on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2015. Air Combat Command routinely deploys fighter aircraft to the region to provide U.S. Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces with Theater Security Packages, which help maintain a deterrent against threats to regional security and stability and demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to the region, the Japan-U.S. alliance and the defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry)